T20 World Cup 2022

Watch: Never-seen-before footage of Pakistan- Zimbabwe last ball emerges

A new video of the last ball between Pakistan and Zimbabwe has emerged that shows Shaheen Afridi's incomplete run.

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (Image source: Twitter)

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (Image source: Twitter)

The 20-20 World Cup 2022 has brought about many upsets so far. Namibia defeated Sri Lanka, Ireland defeated West Indies and England, but probably the biggest was when Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan on Thursday.

The thrilling encounter went on to the last ball of the match in which Zimbabwe were able to hold their nerve and stop Pakistan just one run shy of the target. While the broadcaster did a good enough job of capturing the last ball fiasco, none show the fans' view of the game.

A video that has recently cropped up on the internet however does. The video that is taken from the stand behind the fine leg shows Shaheen Afridi hitting the ball between mid-off and mid-on, completing one run while the fielder throws the ball to the batter’s end, all while the fans are shouting in anticipation.

Here's the video: 

The video further shows Shaheen Afridi diving to complete the second run but wicketkeeper Regis Chikabva dislodges the bails after fumbling the ball a little. Soon the crowd erupt; one set in dismay and the other in absolute exhilaration.

Pakistan had lost their second match of the 20-20 World Cup after failing to chase down a small target of 130. In the first innings, the Pakistan bowlers had done well as they restricted Zimbabwe to a small total. It was in batting however that the Babar Azam-led side failed and lost the game by one run. As a result of it, Pakistan now sit at fifth in Group 2 and have a very difficult road ahead of them.

Zimbabwe meanwhile have moved to third with 3 points in 2 matches and have a decent chance of making it to a Semi Final if they come up with some favourable results next.

Group 2 is topped by India who are with 4 points in 2 matches after they defeated Pakistan and Netherlands. South Africa with 3 points are on second.

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